[redacted] I mentioned in my ^last^ letter to you regarding the illness of Elder Thos. Clayton who is laboring in Adelaide So. Aus. His companion has since in formed me that he is very low, being irational and at times heavily preyed upon by evil influences— in fact it would seem that we might hear of the worst taking place at anytime. It appears that for some time previous to his being confined to his bed something weighed heavily upon his mind by night and by day. ...

held 5, 6, & 7th Insts. was a very interesting and in- structive one, and particularly noted for the gen- eral peace and quietude that prevailed in meetings and on the premises in general. Ten meetings were held in the three days with twenty-three Zion Elders in attendance, and between two and three hundred saints and friends. The Elders meet- ing held on the 8th continued six hours and a half; and was one long to be remembered by all in attendance. The time was spent in singing, praying, bearing testimony, asking and answer- ing questions and in giving ...

we would be much pleased to receive £100 ster- ling before that time, if it be consistent with finances on that end. I borrowed £10 ster. of Elder George Jarvis and applied it on return fares of the last company, giving him order on you for that amount which I trust will meet with your approval. I am sorry to have to state that I have just received a letter from Walter Baker Adela- ide, S. Aust. dated 2 Inst which ...